By Khris Bharath – July 26, 2026
Every New Car You Can Still Buy With A Manual Transmission
The auto industry has spent the better part of the last decade reinventing itself, and little of that transformation favors the traditionalist. Engine downsizing has replaced naturally aspirated V8s with turbocharged four-cylinders across entire model ranges, while six-cylinder engines have steadily disappeared from mainstream lineups. Hybrids have become the default choice for many manufacturers, electric vehicles continue to claim a growing share of new car sales, and SUVs now occupy showroom space once reserved for sedans, coupes, and sports cars. Today, legacy automakers face real competitive pressure both at home and from international players. For enthusiasts, however, no single trend has been more significant than the slow disappearance of the manual transmission. As manufacturers pursue stricter emissions regulations, improved fuel economy, electrification, and ever quicker acceleration figures, the traditional three-pedal gearbox has become an increasingly rare sight in new car showrooms. Oddly enough, the manual transmission has found a second life as a practical selling point. Security researchers and insurers alike have pointed out that a clutch pedal functions as an accidental anti-theft device in the era of keyless relay attacks and increasingly sophisticated vehicle theft, simply because many modern thieves never learned to drive one. Also, recent auction results point to an entirely different trend. Manual-equipped cars, particularly those fitted with traditional gated shifters, have become some of the most desirable configurations on the collector market, frequently commanding significant premiums over their automated counterparts. Part of that demand traces back to demographics. A younger wave of aspirational buyers and collectors, who grew up with these cars as bedroom wall posters and are now financially established enough to own them. For many, manual cars represent the purest expression of the driving experience, offering a level of engagement that even the quickest dual-clutch transmission cannot replicate. Having said that, while the pool of production cars still offered with a stick and three pedals has diminished year over year, we looked hard and wide to find out exactly what remains available. What we found surprised us. Over 20 cars with everything from sub-$40,000 sports cars all the way to seven-figure supercars and hypercars still pack a genuine manual transmission, brand new, in 2026. That number is even higher when you consider the growing number of restomod creations. 1. Mazda MX-5 Miata Starting MSRP: $30,430 | 2.0L Naturally Aspirated I-4, 6-Speed MT, RWD View All Mazda MX-5 Miatas for Sale 2. Honda Civic Si Starting MSRP: $31,495 | 1.5L Turbo I-4, 6-Speed MT Standard, Limited-Slip Differential View All Honda Civics for Sale 3. Toyota GR86 Starting MSRP: $31,400 | 2.4L Naturally Aspirated Boxer-4, 6-Speed MT Standard, RWD View All Toyota GR86s for Sale 4. Subaru WRX Starting MSRP: $32,495 | 1.5L Turbo I-4, 6-Speed MT Standard, Limited-Slip Differential View All Subaru WRXs for Sale 5. Volkswagen Jetta GLI Starting MSRP: $33,745 | 2.0L Turbo I-4, 228 HP, 6-Speed MT Or 7-Speed DSG View All Volkswagen Jettas for Sale 6. Subaru BRZ Starting MSRP: $35,860 | 2.4L Naturally Aspirated Boxer-4, 6-Speed MT Standard, RWD View All Subaru BRZs for Sale 7. Jeep Wrangler Starting MSRP: $36,035 | 3.6L Naturally Aspirated Pentastar V6, 6-Speed MT On V6 Trims Only, 4WD View All Jeep Wranglers for Sale 8. Toyota Tacoma Starting MSRP: $37,305 | 2.4L Turbo I-Force I-4, 6-Speed iMT On SR, TRD Sport, and TRD Off-Road Trims, 4x4 View All Lots on duPont REGISTRY Live 9. Acura Integra / Integra Type S Starting MSRP: $39,200 | 1.5L Turbo I-4, 6-Speed MT, Type S $53,900 | 2.0L Turbo I-4, 320 HP, 6-Speed MT Only View All Toyota Tacomas for Sale 10. Ford Bronco Starting MSRP: $40,795 (Manual-Eligible Trims) | 2.3L Turbo I-4, 7-Speed MT On Base, Big Bend, Badlands, and Heritage Trims, 4WD View All Ford Broncos for Sale 11. Toyota GR Corolla Starting MSRP: $41,115 | 1.6L Turbo I3, 300 HP, 6-Speed MT Standard, AWD View All Toyota GR Corollas for Sale 12. Nissan Z Starting MSRP: $44,480 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6, 400 HP, 6-Speed MT On Sport and Performance Trims Only, RWD View All Nissan Zs for Sale 13. Honda Civic Type R Starting MSRP: $47,395 | 2.0L Turbo I-4, 315 HP, 6-Speed MT Only, FWD 14. Ford Mustang GT / Dark Horse Starting MSRP: $47,795(GT) to $64,080 (Dark Horse) | 5.0L Naturally Aspirated Coyote V8, 6-Speed Tremec MT Optional On Both Trims, RWD View All Ford Mustangs for Sale 16. Toyota GR Supra Starting MSRP: $58,300 | 3.0L Turbo I-6, 6-Speed MT On Inline-Six Only, RWD View All Toyota GR Supras for Sale 16. Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Starting MSRP: $65,395 | 3.6L Twin-Turbo V6, 472 HP, 445 Lb-Ft, 6-Speed MT Standard, RWD View All Cadillac CT4-Vs for Sale 17. BMW M2 Starting MSRP: $69,000 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6, 6-Speed MT Across The Lineup Including M2 CS, RWD View All BMW M2s for Sale 18. BMW M3 Starting MSRP: $80,650 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6, 6-Speed MT On Base M3 Only, RWD View All BMW M3s for Sale 19. BMW M4 Starting MSRP: $82,200 | 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6, 6-Speed MT On Base M4 Only, RWD View All BMW M4s for Sale 20. Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing Starting MSRP: $100,695 | 6.2L Supercharged V8, 6-Speed MT Standard, RWD View All Cadillac CT5-Vs for Sale 21. Lotus Emira V6 Starting MSRP: $112,900 | Supercharged 3.5L V6, 6-Speed MT Standard, RWD, Mid-Engine View All Lotus Emiras for Sale 22. Porsche 911 Carrera T / GT3 Starting MSRP: $148,000 (Carrera T) to $235,800 (GT3) | 7-Speed MT on Carrera T and GT3 only, RWD View All Porsche 911s for Sale 23. Zagato Capricorn 01 Starting MSRP: $2.1m| Supercharged 5.2L Ford-Based V8, 900 HP, 5-Speed Dogleg MT, RWD 24. Giamaro Katla Starting MSRP: $2.1m | 7.0L Quad-Turbo V12, 2,127 HP, 1,481 Lb-Ft, 7-Speed MT, RWD 25. Garagisti & Co. GP1 Starting MSRP: $3.1m | 6.6L Naturally Aspirated Italtecnica V12, 800 HP, 516 Lb-Ft, 6-Speed MT, RWD